Recipe Preparation

Heat ghee in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until skin is golden brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a plate (it will not be cooked through).

Add onions to same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, 6–8 minutes. Add garlic, lemongrass (if using), vadouvan, and cayenne and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, coconut milk, lime juice, and ½ cup cilantro, then return chicken to skillet and gently push down into liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender and cooked through and sauce is thickened, 40–45 minutes. Be sure to turn chicken a couple of times while it’s cooking so all sides get exposed to the curry sauce.

Just before chicken is done, cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse noodles under warm water, then toss in a large bowl with a little bit of the curry sauce. This will help to prevent them from sticking.

Divide noodles among shallow bowls. Place drumsticks on top and ladle curry sauce over. Top with crispy shallots and remaining ½ cup cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Recipe by Brad Leone

Reviews Section

Reviews

This is one of the first times I've cooked for myself, and I can say that I'm very proud of what I made. I did add a little bit more of curry because I thought it needed more but it wasn't the case. Super tasty and delicious highly recommend!

AlexMartinezVChicago, IL08/12/18

I keep going back to this recipe for weeknight dinners. Easy and satisfying.

AnonymousCharleston, SC12/05/17

I hate to admit, this recipe didn't do it for me. Perhaps if I had eaten it the night I made it, but I try to do meal prep at the beginning of the week and reheat my dishes at work. This was not the best leftover. The flavors were bland and the curry sauce was runnier than I would have liked. I always enjoy Brad's dishes - I might try this again one day. Didn't hit the mark for me. Apart from that, super simple to make!

claireglezer0017Washington, D.C.11/12/17

THIS. IS. THE. BEST. RECIPE. I. HAVE. EVER. MADE. I'm no master chef, but when I cooked this for my roommates they told me I could open a restaurant on this recipe alone. (And no, they weren't just being nice!!!) It's not super quick, but very doable even for less confident cooks like me. The sauce is rich and tangy; the chicken skin is crispy; the cilantro and the curry and the coconut and the lime play together so nicely. Oh, and don't skip the rice noodles, whatever you do. Dang, just writing this review I'm craving it all over again. A+++++